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Equality of Rich and Poor: A Sermon, Preached in the Prison of Philadelphia, on Thursday, December 12th, 1793, Being the Day Appointed for Humiliation ... the Late Epidemical Fever
Equality of Rich and a sermon that speaks to every heart, showing that grace is open to all.
This classic sermon, preached in a Philadelphia prison on the day of humiliation and thanksgiving, argues for equal religious and civil rights for rich and poor alike. It reassures listeners that fortune cannot shield anyone from need, and that mercy, forgiveness, and salvation are freely offered to all who seek them.
In stark, accessible language, the author frames wealth and status as temporary and earthly. The book emphasizes that the gospel addresses all ranks, inviting the humble and the learned alike to repentance, faith, and participation in a shared spiritual life. It also reflects on personal affliction, communal loss, and the certainty of judgment, offering comfort while urging moral accountability.
The tone is exhortatory and compassionate, focusing on mercy, restraint, and hope. Across themes of liberty, conscience, and divine justice, the text invites readers to see suffering as a common ground where grace operates for everyone.
Discover how rich and poor are welcomed into the same gospel, prayer, and worship. Consider how imprisonment, illness, and public calamity test faith and strengthen mercy. Explore the idea that true justice includes patience, humility, and moral responsibility. Find encouragement for readers seeking solace, purpose, and renewal in difficult times. Ideal for readers interested in historical sermons, religious history, and reflections on social equality under faith.
This classic sermon, preached in a Philadelphia prison on the day of humiliation and thanksgiving, argues for equal religious and civil rights for rich and poor alike. It reassures listeners that fortune cannot shield anyone from need, and that mercy, forgiveness, and salvation are freely offered to all who seek them.
In stark, accessible language, the author frames wealth and status as temporary and earthly. The book emphasizes that the gospel addresses all ranks, inviting the humble and the learned alike to repentance, faith, and participation in a shared spiritual life. It also reflects on personal affliction, communal loss, and the certainty of judgment, offering comfort while urging moral accountability.
The tone is exhortatory and compassionate, focusing on mercy, restraint, and hope. Across themes of liberty, conscience, and divine justice, the text invites readers to see suffering as a common ground where grace operates for everyone.
Discover how rich and poor are welcomed into the same gospel, prayer, and worship. Consider how imprisonment, illness, and public calamity test faith and strengthen mercy. Explore the idea that true justice includes patience, humility, and moral responsibility. Find encouragement for readers seeking solace, purpose, and renewal in difficult times. Ideal for readers interested in historical sermons, religious history, and reflections on social equality under faith.
28 pages, Hardcover
Published December 22, 2018
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